5 Best Beer Gardens in NYC

No matter the country it comes from, beer is a universal drink, brewed around the world and imported locally for your drinking pleasure. Originating in Germany, beer gardens—which are traditionally attached to a restaurant or beer hall—bring friends and family together to drink and celebrate. In honor of National Beer Day, enjoy an international brew paired with authentic German eats at one of these five best beer gardens in NYC.

Modeled after the “Brauhaus” in Cologne (Köln), Germany, Loreley Biergarten is the first of its kind in Manhattan, featuring a variety of beers imported from Germany, German food, and long wooden tables for eating and drinking German-style.

At Brooklyn’s beloved Spritzenhaus, a full selection of German sausages–from bratwurst to venison–complements the garden’s extensive list of beer varietals, including Belgian-style, seasonal, ciders, and sours.

Flaunting Germany’s national colors of black, red, and gold, Hallo Berlin is headed by German native Rolf Babiel, who opened the very first German food cart in New York City. His knowledge of German beers and food make this garden and restaurant an authentic spot in Hell’s Kitchen.